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Pocono Speedway Video
Pocono Speedway From YouTube
Pocono Raceway Track Info
A Brief History Of Pocono Speedway
Pocono Speedway From Wikipedia
Pocono Raceway (formerly Pocono International Raceway) also known as the Tricky Triangle or the Bermuda Triangle is a superspeedway located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania at Long Pond. It is the site of two annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races held just weeks apart in June and August.
Pocono is one of a very few NASCAR tracks not owned by either Speedway Motorsports, Inc. or International Speedway Corporation, the dominant track owners in NASCAR. It is owned by the Mattioli family, which also owns South Boston Speedway in South Boston, Virginia.
Outside of the NASCAR races, Pocono is used throughout the year by Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and motorcycle clubs as well as racing schools. The triangular oval also has three separate infield sections of racetrack - North Course, East Course and South Course. Each of these infield sections use a separate portion of the tri-oval to complete the track. During regular non-race weekends, multiple clubs can use the track by running on different infield sections. Also some of the infield sections can be run in either direction, or multiple infield sections can be put together - such as running the North Course and the South Course and using the tri-oval to connect the two.
Pocono Raceway Track Map
Pocono Raceway Links On The Internet
- Pocono Raceway Official Site
- Pocono Raceway Official Site
- Pocono Raceway Souvenirs
- Check here for official Pocono Raceway merchandise.
- from NASCAR.com
- Pocono Raceway Page at NASCAR.com
Pocono Raceway Aerial Photograph
Pocono Raceway by James Blakeway poster print,40 in. x 13.5 in.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/11/2009)
An aerial panoramic photograph of Pocono Raceway taken by James Blakeway during a NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race. What better way to commemorate a trip there, or give as a perfect gift to a racing fan?
Pocono Speedway 2008 NASCAR Schedule
- 06/08/08 ~~
Pocono 500 ~~
Pocono Raceway - 08/03/08 ~~
Pennsylvania 500 ~~
Pocono Raceway
Where Is Long Pond, Pennsylvania?
How do I get there if I'm driving to Pocono Speedway?
Do You Need To Fly To Pennsylvania?
You can check on flights, cars, and hotels (or any combination of them) right here.
Scranton Regional is the closest airport, but New York City or Philadelphia might also be alternatives for you.
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What Is Long Pond All About?
Some hometown stat's on the home of the Pocono Raceway.
The population of 18334 is 2,917.
That's #16101 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
80% of the population is white, which is 5 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 18334 is $47,554, which is $17,856 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $113,100. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 44% from the typical value.
Men make up 47% of the population, and the typical age in this part of PA is 35.9.
Stats about: Long Pond, PA
Population: 2,917Number of Households: 1,531
Average House Value: $113,100
Average Income per Household: $47,554
Elevation: 413 ft
Population Breakdown:
What's The Weather Like In Long Pond, PA?
Current weather conditions in Long Pond, PA (18334)
Local Pollen Reports
69°F (Feels like 69°F)
Last update: 7/11/09 2:53 PM EDT
Humidity: 78%Visibility: 8.0 mi
Dew Point: 62°F
UV Index: 2 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.11in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 17mph From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 57°F
Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Sunday
Jul 12
N/A
High: 75°F
Low: 49°F
Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Monday
Jul 13
Partly Cloudy
High: 75°F
Low: 52°F
Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Tuesday
Jul 14
Mostly Sunny
High: 74°F
Low: 50°F
Sunrise: 5:42 AM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Full NASCAR Sprint Cup 2008 Schedule
- 2/09/08 ~~ Budweiser Shootout ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/14/08 ~~ Gatorade Duel 1 & 2 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/17/08 ~~ Daytona 500 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/24/08 ~~ Auto Club 500 ~~ California Speedway
- 3/02/08 ~~ UAW Dodge 400 ~~ Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- 3/09/08 ~~ Kobalt Tools 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
- 3/16/08 ~~ Food City 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
- 3/30/08 ~~ Goody's Cool Orange 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
- 4/06/08 ~~ Samsung 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
- 4/12/08 ~~ Subway Fresh 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
- 4/27/08 ~~ Aarons' 499 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
- 5/03/08 ~~ Crown Royal 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
- 5/10/08 ~~ Dodge Challenger 500 ~~ Darlington Raceway
- 5/17/08 ~~ Sprint All-Star Challenge ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 5/25/08 ~~ Coca Cola 600 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 6/01/08 ~~ Autism Speaks 400 ~~ Dover Downs International Speedway
- 6/08/08 ~~ Pocono 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
- 6/15/08 ~~ Citizens Bank 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
- 6/22/08 ~~ Toyota/Save Mart 350 ~~ Infineon Raceway
- 6/29/08 ~~ Lenox Industrial Tools 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway
- 7/05/08 ~~ Pepsi 400 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 7/12/08 ~~ USG Sheetrock 400 ~~ Chicagoland Speedway
- 7/27/08 ~~ Allstate 400 at the Brickyard ~~ Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- 8/03/08 ~~ Pennsylvania 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
- 8/10/08 ~~ Centurion Boats at The Glen ~~ Watkins Glen International
- 8/17/08 ~~ 3M Performance 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
- 8/23/08 ~~ Sharpie 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
- 8/31/08 ~~ Sharp Aquos 500 ~~ California Speedway
- 9/06/08 ~~ Chevrolet Rock & Roll 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
- 9/14/08 ~~ Sylvania 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway
- 9/21/08 ~~ Dover 400 ~~ Dover International Speedway
- 9/28/08 ~~ Kansas 400 ~~ Kansas Speedway
- 10/05/08 ~~ UAW-Ford 500 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
- 10/11/08 ~~ Bank of America 500 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 10/19/08 ~~ Subway 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
- 10/26/08 ~~ Pep Boys Auto 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
- 11/02/08 ~~ Dickies 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
- 11/09/08 ~~ Checker Auto Parts 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
- 11/16/08 ~~ Ford 400 ~~ Homestead-Miami Speedway
Really Cool NASCAR Reads
Fan Notes For Pocono Speedway
Have you ever gone to a race at Pocono Speedway? Do you think the racing here is too slow, or are you in love with the terrible triangle?
Is this your favorite track for NASCAR? If not, which one is?
Leave me a note here and let me know your thoughts and opinions, or just say hello.
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QuantumTraveler wrote...
The next time I'm around near the Pocono's I definitely want to see a NASCAR race there. Great info. Thanks.
Posted October 12, 2008
Diana Feltner wrote
I am looking for a picture of the carved bears at the speedway. Where can I find this picture
Posted August 06, 2008
BigJim wrote...
been to several other tracks, but not this one. thanks for all the great info. nice job!
Posted January 12, 2008
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